PACIFIC SHORES:
PORTRAITSCAPES
》TRIP INFO
LOCATION: TOFINO & UCLUELET, BRITISH COLUMBIA
DATES: APRIL 30 - MAY 2, 2027
DURATION: 3 DAYS
INSTRUCTORS: KRIS ANDRES AND CURTIS JONES
PHOTOGRAPHY LEVELS: ALL
PHYSICAL RATING: EASY
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 12
COST: $1,750 CAD + GST/PST
≈$1,257 USD
≈€1,082 EUR
*USD and EUROS are provided as rough currency conversions only
A payment plan is available for this workshop. See below.
Join us for an immersive photography workshop in Tofino, where the rugged coastline and serene landscapes become your canvas.
This unique experience is designed to blend the art of portrait and landscape photography, capturing the essence of both the human spirit and the untamed beauty of nature. As you explore Tofino’s breathtaking beaches, lush rainforests, and dramatic cliffs, you'll learn how to compose images that seamlessly integrate portraits with the surrounding environment.
The workshop will guide you through various techniques, from utilizing natural light/strobes to finding the perfect balance between subject and landscape. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting, this workshop offers the opportunity to refine your skills in a setting that is as inspiring as it is challenging.
With the winter waves crashing against the shore and the misty mornings creating a dreamlike atmosphere, Tofino provides the perfect backdrop for a truly unforgettable photographic journey.
》What You’ll Learn
Mastering Lighting Techniques: learn how to use both natural and artificial light effectively, including strobe lighting, diffusers, reflectors, and other tools. Learn how to create mood and depth through lighting.
Composition and Framing. A perfect palate to refine your compositional skills. Learn how to frame a shot or refine your skillset to create balance, and use the rule of thirds, leading lines, and other techniques to guide the viewer's eye through the photograph.
Finding your creative flow and finding your vision
Technical Camera Skills: Understanding camera settings, including aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance. Refine these technical skills, ensuring you have complete control over your equipment.
》YOUR OFFBEAT GUIDES
KRIS ANDRES // GUIDE
Kris is a storyteller of the wild, known for cinematic, dreamlike imagery where human presence meets untamed landscapes. From the frozen silence of Antarctica to the vast landscapes of Mongolia, his work is shaped by a pursuit of meaning, connection, and lived experience in the wildest and most remote places on Earth. A mountaineer and one of four owners of OFFBEAT Photo, he refines immersive photography experiences that push beyond the expected—creating work that feels truly alive. [Bio Photo by Paul Zizka]
CURTIS JONES // GUIDE
Curtis is an adventure, landscape and portrait photographer from Newfoundland and Labrador who considers Nunavut his second home. Never tiring of seeing the sun rise from a new horizon or watching a contagious smile grow on the faces of friends and strangers alike as they step out of their comfort zone, Curtis seeks to tell stories with his photographs as he lives out his own. Throughout his career, he has had the pleasure of working with worldclass athletes, artists, and production teams while shooting in some of the globe’s most raw, wild, and challenging locations. Equal parts adventurer, artist and clown, he is never far from a camera, a tent or a good punchline.
* As per our Terms and Conditions, OFFBEAT reserves the right to change, at any time, the tour leader of any workshop.
》Accommodation and Meals
Accommodations and meals are not included in the price of the workshop. Participants will need to source their own accommodations. We always recommend Tofino Resort and Marina. Meals are not included, we will be making reservations at some of our favorite places for everyone to join us.
》INS AND OUTS
What’s Included:
Daily instruction/mentoring by Kris Andres and Curtis Jones.
Classroom session/lecture on various photography and creative concepts
Lighting/Strobes demos
Working with Models
Field sessions and demos.
Location scouting and itinerary planned by OFFBEAT instructors.
Lifetime membership to OFFBEAT Community.
What’s Not Included:
Transportation. Participants will need to arrange transportation during the workshop.
Accomodations
Meals
Park Pass
Snacks and alcohol
Souvenirs
Travel Insurance.
Parking Permits
》ITINERARY
Full itinerary to be provided to participants upon arrival.
Here’s a sample schedule of what you can expect (please note that details are very likely to change as we finalize everything between now and then):
Schedule subject to change.
Day 1 - April 30, 2027
Your Tofino adventure begins with the kickoff session from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, where we’ll gather for introductions and an overview of the weekend ahead. This is where vision meets adventure.
As the afternoon unfolds, we’ll head into the field for our first shoot, embracing whatever the coast offers us from wild storms and cinematic fog to glowing skies or golden light.
After a dinner break, we’ll head back out to chase the evening atmosphere, following the light or the moodiness of the coast wherever Mother Nature leads us.
Our first sunset session will take place at one of Tofino or Pacific Rim National Park’s most breathtaking locations, chosen based on conditions.
Day 2 - May 1, 2027
We begin early, venturing out for sunrise at Big Beach or wherever conditions call us. Whether the coastline awakens in soft gold or dramatic layers of stormy grey, we’ll work with the elements to create compelling imagery through both landscapes and human connection.
Following lunch, we’ll continue exploring new locations, chasing atmosphere, shifting weather, and the ever-changing coastal energy that makes this region so unforgettable.
After supper, we return to the field for another evening session, exploring Ucluelet or Pacific Rim National Park in search of dramatic skies, moody textures, or a sunset that sets the coastline ablaze.
Day 3 - May 2, 2027
We rise early one final time to greet the coast at sunrise, capturing soft reflections, dynamic conditions, and the quiet magic of the morning.
After our final session, we’ll gather for a cozy brunch in Tofino to reflect on a weekend filled with creativity, connection, and adventure before saying our goodbyes.
Workshop concludes at 12:00 PM.
WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO SAY
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“Thank you for hosting such an exceptional workshop. You provided a great mix of environments to photograph which was nicely balanced with time to shoot, reflect and learn new skills. Assistance was easy to access and the leaders were encouraging and very willing to share their knowledge with participants. The overall environment; whether in the field or back and the lodge; was relaxed and inviting. And of course; one must comment on the exceptional meals provided throughout the workshop. Lots of laughs were had and memories were made! Thank you for such an exceptional experience OFFBEAT Leaders! There are definitely more workshops with OFFBEAT in my future! 5⭐️
— Brenda Baltimore
“I've done four OFFBEAT trips so far—all to spots that I never thought I'd see. And I will keep coming back. The quality of the experiences, the photography, and the people are without peer.”
— B. Dodge
“Offbeat is unique. Not just a photography workshop; not just a tour; not just one event...NO; what you are building here is a Community. I've met so many wonderful people through here who have remained friends and with whom I look forward to traveling with again and again.
— Lisa O.
PRICE/PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Cost: CAD $1750+ GST/PST
Payment options:
1) Full payment or
2) Non-Refundable Deposit: CAD $500 + GST/PST + 1 installment payments.
CAD $1250 + GST/PST due by Feb 1, 2027
Note: Failure to pay by the payment due date means forfeiting the deposit and the spot will be freed up and potentially sold to another interested participant (see more in the cancellation policy below).
If unforeseen circumstances arise, participants are welcome to transfer/sell their space to another interested participant.
》IMPORTANT INFO
Please visit our FAQs for more information on What to Bring, our Physical Ratings and Photography Levels.
WHAT TO EXPECT
This event focuses 100% on landscape + outdoor photography. It is worth noting that the workshop will be quite intense in order to maximize field time. Participants are not expected to participate in every aspect of the workshop weekend. It’s up to you to get out as much as you like, though of course it is recommended you give it your all.
IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR YOU?
Physical Rating (Easy): Most locations will be readily accessible form the road, although we may hike short distances on occasion.
Photography Level (All): This workshop is open to both amateur and professional photographers.
INSURANCE POLICY
It is advised that workshop participants have trip cancellation/interruption insurance, as well as emergency medical/illness insurance and rescue coverage.
Weather and other unforeseen factors can cause delays in travel, particularly from some of our more remote locations. It is the participant’s responsibility to cover any costs in the case of a travel delay of any length. Please ensure your trip cancellation/interruption insurance accommodates this possibility.
By purchasing a spot you are acknowledging that you accept these conditions.
Please see our Insurance page for more information about our insurance partner, World Nomads.
》OFFBEAT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please take the time to review OFFBEAT’s Terms and Conditions, including our Cancellation Policies. You are required to agree to these in order to confirm your registration. Effective June 16, 2022.